Automaker Tesla takes fight to North Carolina

Tesla Motors is fighting a bill in North Carolina that would effectively ban the company from selling its electric cars in the state, pitting it against auto dealers who say the car maker has an unfair advantage selling directly to consumers online.

Protesters march against Monsanto in 250 cities

Protests against seed giant Monsanto are getting under way across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries.

Trustee opposes $20M payout to American Air CEO

The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it’s bigger than allowed by bankruptcy law.

Summary Box: Stocks little changed, end week down

WEEKLY LOSS: Major stock indexes ended the week lower for the first time since the week ending April 19. A disappointing manufacturing report out of China and a sharp fall in Japan’s stock market rattled investors’ nerves this week. But anxiety over the Federal Reserve’s bond-buying program was the main culprit.

Metals and agricultural futures prices slip

Metals prices ended slightly lower Friday, as did agricultural futures.

US Treasury bond market at a glance

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Friday

Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.

Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market

Delta’s formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following.

Figures on government spending and debt

Oil ends week down 2 pct on tepid demand outlook

The price of oil fell 2 percent this week, as oil traders worried about global demand and shared the stock market’s concerns about possible changes to the Federal Reserve economic stimulus program.

Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss

Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.